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May 2025

 
GDB Walk for PAWSitive Impact ad featuring a yellow Lab dog holding a blue leash in its mouth. White pawprints and human footprints are on a red background.

Thank You to All Who Helped Make a PAWSitive Impact

GDB’s first annual Walk for PAWSitive Impact, April 26-27, was a huge success, raising more than $53,800 for GDB’s life-changing programs!

More than 105 participants and 26 teams created fundraisers to raise money for GDB, and 500+ donors supported the walk. 

MEET SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS
 
A young man sits on a rock in a grassy field smiling at his Golden Retriever black Lab cross guide dog

Small Dog, Big Companion: Zavier and Neutrino's Story

Zavier Wallace says his guide dog Neutrino is a small dog, but a big companion. Standing at six feet tall, Zavier might tower over his guide dog, but their bond is all about teamwork, not size.

READ ZAVIER'S STORY
 
A black Lab guide dog puppy in a green training vest gets patted down by an airport security checker while a volunteer puppy raiser looks on.

Guide Dog Puppies Get a First Look at Airport Travel

GDB volunteer puppy raisers recently visited Portland International Airport to give guide dog puppies in training experience with the sights, sounds, and procedures of traveling through an airport. As guide dogs, they may need to guide their partners through busy airports and outings like this help build their confidence.

WATCH THE VIDEO CLIP

 
A woman stands in front of the GDB puppy truck while holding a yellow Lab puppy.

Central Bark Podcast: The Future of Puppy Raising

Raise a puppy, change a life! Theresa sits down with Sarah Blevins, GDB Director of Puppy Raising, to talk all things puppy! From the team's approach to research and canine welfare to all the ways that you can raise a guide dog puppy for GDB. You won't want to miss this one!

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
 
A yellow Lab guide dog puppy in a green training jacket cocks his head to one side while sitting in a living room.

Which Houseplants are Unsafe for Dogs?

Spring is in the air, and as many of us spend more time in the garden and in the great outdoors, new dangers may be blooming for our pups.

LEARN WHICH PLANTS TO AVOID